Paul Klengel

Violinist

Birthday May 13, 1854

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Apr 24, 1935 (80)

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About

Multi-instrumentalist who mastered the violin and the piano and who was also a composer and respected conductor, editor, and arranger.

Before Fame

He was a student at the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and the University of Leipzig, where he earned his doctorate in 1886.

Trivia

He was hired by the publishing house Simrock as a house arranger and became known for his clever handling of violin and viola music.

Family Life

His brother, Julius Klengel, became a renowned cellist.

Associated With

He composed a chamber music piece in 1919 titled "Schumanniana," which was based on themes written by Robert Schumann.